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Congratulations on getting rid of that half pound! I hope you're not too bad with the sniffles. Plenty of hot drinks needed!

Don't apologise - I think I've even confused myself with my stream of consciousness! But yes, I have always been worried that I wouldn't be able to maintain (call it diet or restrictions) at a lower weight, and you're right, I was a bit horrified at how low the calories would be - I just didn't think it would be…

Oh, the power of words! Yes, so true that it just means what you are eating. I find the word "diet" helpful, just to remind me that it is about restriction, and particularly about controlling the quantity of food I eat. I can pinpoint two particular points where I had a really big diet-related weight gain. One was when I…

Ooh, I'm not sure how I did that, but here's my MFP weight chart for the past year (with the weights not included because I'm always embarrassed about them!). I have to keep sight of the fact that although I haven't got far it's definitely progress compared to the rest of the year.

Yes, have to admit I do want to see my shape change too! I'm just fed up with being fat/overweight. I work in health, and I have serious health problems so I'm setting a bad example too by letting myself stay this size. It's ridiculous buying "XL" clothes when you're as short as me! Not to mention that I've lost height…

I've done some Richard Simmons videos on youtube - kind of fun! That would be great if you could feed back about the webinar, Snoozie. I think inflammation has a role in some of my health problems, heart disease, kidney disease, IBS, etc. and I've also had some auto-immune stuff going on, so maybe I should pay more…

Have fun with your granddaughter, Suzy! She will probably have you running around and exercising without thinking about it. I know when I was a childminder I never had a weight problem! I tried some of those frozen packs of quinoa and veg, and thought they were pretty good (I'm not a quinoa fan). I've got a couple in the…

Good luck with the jab, Suzy! I'm glad you had a good time with the pickleball group. It sounds like it did you the world of good, even if you're paying for it in pain! I've decided that I couldn't salvage the sauerkraut and it's gone. Maybe I'll try again and find it's third time lucky. It's actually not at all…

I'm aware of IBD from my nursing background and it's not a nice diagnosis (edited to put the "not" in!!!), so keeping everything crossed for you, and hoping that you continue to improve, Snoozie. I was tested for it when I was having problems with IBS, which thankfully turned out to be just IBS! I hope you're managing to…

I'm glad your stomach issues are getting better, Snoozie. It's good that you're not overeating, but it can't be right to feel so bad if you do. I hope you get back to normal soon. It would be nice to just to enjoy your food without having to worry about what it will do to you! Well done on managing to cut out the sugar and…

Yes, the cloth masks are great for outdoors in the cold! It's so difficult to avoid here. I am the only person who wears a mask when working in the office. And I know from comments that people think I'm being very over-cautious. But it seems like every other week, somebody in our office is off with covid, or their family…

That's amazing that you're doing that, Snoozie! I hope you enjoy the training. It sounds quite exciting! What a fantastic service to provide. I'm glad things are getting better where you are. Yes, good to get outside the comfort zone. I don't know what the mask situation is where you are, but over here they have been done…

Thank you both for your comments about the wedding photos! My son was brought up by a single, working parent, living in not so good area of town, his schools weren't great, I was very poor when he was little, always in debt (childcare was so expensive!), no family nearby, but he did so well, and now he's a kind, thoughtful…

And here's another one so that you can see the beautiful sari she changed into for the reception.

It's me again! Sorry for taking up almost a whole page of this thread, but have just found out how get this image on, in a way that it will auto-delete! So it's here for limited time. This is me at my son and daughter in law's wedding in October.

As for my diet, it's going very well if slowly, but I'm now at 59lb lost (I've never, never updated my ticker!) so only just starting to get back to my previous maintenance weight of 60lb lost. So all the work so far has been just to get me back to that overweight point, instead of the obese point I was hovering at, lol! I…

Snoozie, I just wondered with your sister (although it's not my business at all, but that never stops me wondering!) has she thought of sleep apnoea? Or anything else that could be affecting her quality of sleep at night (drinking alcohol, etc.) and make her need to catch up during the day? Or even depression ... I went…

Wine, yes, of course! And it's very Mediterranean! Actually I think on my diet in maintenance you are supposed to drink the occasional glass of red wine. I checked my yoghurt carton and it says "Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus bulgaricas, Streptococcus thermophilus". It's just the one that gets delivered with my milk so I…

I'm the same with gardening, absolutely terrible at it. I used to be better, when I lived in Wales I was quite successful with growing veg. But not any more. Even houseplants are guaranteed to die, although that's partly because my cat eats them. I love the thought of your art room, Suzy! How wonderful! And that your…

That's funny about the Scottish connection! My ancestors and I are all from Scotland as far as I know. Howver I know some of the family emigrated to Canada and the US years ago. I did one of the those genetic tests that shows your possible matches and I appear to have lots of second and third cousins all over the US and…

Well off I went to try and make my sauerkraut and I could not find a plain white cabbage in the shops! Maybe they are out of fashion, although what are people using for coleslaw? I only have a savoy at home, and the other one available (can't remember the name) didn't look suitable. So that's that little project put to…

I have made all sorts of fermented foods in the past. I can't be bothered now, but might think about making sauerkraut again. Easy to make, and a lot of taste for not many calories. I seem to remember there was a lot of fuss about getting the right kind of salt. I do eat yoghurt. Tracking has slipped for me. I have been so…

That's great that you got loads done! Maybe you just needed a rest day. Amazing to tick off things on your list. I have a massive list at the moment - thinking I need to break it down a bit so I can do more ticks! Yes, I might seriously think about a star chart - I like your idea with the calendar. Then have some reward…

I was watching this youtube video yesterday, with Professor Christopher Gardner, which was quite interesting. https://youtu.be/HtKlDR5S_aE Quite a long video but in brief, it said that the quality of the diet was more important than the type of diet (low carb, low fat, vegan, etc.) for weight loss. Anyway, the takeaway was…

Well done on the walk, Snoozie! Any time it's close to freezing here I just don't feel like going out. It has been pretty mild for the time of year, but also wet and windy. Your post really struck a chord with me, Suzy! Yes, we all know what we should be doing. I think you have been so busy and have had so much change and…

These were some tips (I've condensed them a little) from my diet plan today, about snacking. I think we know them all, but I just need reminding! "Fasting – Studies have recognised that fasting can decrease insulin resistance, using glucose more efficiently, reducing hunger and ultimately, cutting the cycle of snacking. If…

Thanks for the Kilted Coach recommendation! I've subscribed on youtube. I was looking for a short exercise video today to replace the HIIT and youtube recommended a tik tok person. The video was challenging but actually quite good, so I might do some of her workouts as well. Otherwise the programme I'm on has a workout…

Wow, a full day's work for just one appointment! A good thing the traffic was light! But frustrating when you have so much travelling as you have to plan in case it's heavy. Your dad is so lucky to have you to take him to appointments. That's amazing that your jeans fit! I think clothes can be quite a good indicator.…

I did two lots of exercise videos (resistance and yoga) and went for a very short walk. I also did some decluttering, and general sorting and cleaning for the tomorrow I want! Weight was up a bit this morning but I do fluctuate quite a lot so I'm not worried. I've lost 5lb in the week I've been doing this diet, so that's…

Thanks for the tips, Snoozie! These are really great, although so many - I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed! The timewasters one is really great, though. My worst thing is that I can go on the internet and then spend ages just looking things up and reading bits and pieces of things. Sometimes it's useful, but mostly not. I also…